AI & Authentic Assessment in a Digital Era
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Online Conference | Wednesday 1st July 2026 | Free to attend
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How can educators design meaningful, authentic assessment in a world where AI is becoming part of everyday learning?
As AI becomes increasingly embedded within higher education, institutions are rethinking how they assess learning, develop digital literacy and prepare students for future professional practice. This conference brings together experts from across the sector to share practical approaches, case studies and emerging research that can help educators navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
Throughout the day, attendees will explore:
Institutional approaches to AI adoption and governance
Authentic assessment design in AI-enabled learning environments
Human-AI collaboration in assessment and feedback
Professional discussions and dialogic assessment
Metacognition, reflection and transparency in assessment
AI literacy and student development & Preparing graduates for AI-integrated workplaces
Sessions themes may include:
AI Adoption Strategy: Key Organisational Considerations
Human-AI Dialogic Assessment: Supporting Authenticity, Feedback and Professional Judgement
Reimagining IT & Communications: Embedding AI, Authentic Assessment and Digital Literacy
From Detection to Dialogue: Designing Professional Discussions for Authentic Assessment
Beyond Detection: Designing for Metacognition in AI-Integrated Assessment
Utilising Artificial Intelligence to Take Students from Users to Learners
Consultancy Learning in an AI-Integrated World
Who should attend?
Whether you are a lecturer, programme leader, academic manager, educational developer or institutional leader, this event will provide practical ideas and actionable insights for creating meaningful, future-focused assessment in an AI-enabled world.
About the Project
This conference forms part of the AI Literacy & Authentic Assessment in Higher Education Collaborative Enhancement Project (CEP), funded by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and led by the Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI).
The project brings together a network of universities and institutions to explore how AI can be used in teaching, learning and assessment for both staff and students, with a particular focus on building confidence, capability and critical understanding.
The conference provides an opportunity to showcase emerging work from across the sector and contribute to ongoing conversations about the future of assessment in higher education.
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